Tim Fox NFL Trade History

San Francisco sent running back Vic Washington to Houston on August 15, 1974 for the Oilers' 1976 first-round choice and 1977 third-round choice. Washington played 12 games with five starts for Houston in 1974 and was released the following September. The 49ers' acquired capital became defensive back Tim Fox at No. 21 in 1976 and Elmo Boyd at No. 65 in 1977, giving San Francisco two chances from a player who supplied Houston only a short stay. That balance of realized value gives the edge to San Francisco 49ers.

San Francisco acquired Jim Plunkett in a blockbuster attempt to solve quarterback, but his two 49ers seasons produced a losing record and no playoff berth. The cost was enormous: Tom Owen, two 1976 first-rounders and premium 1977 choices. New England converted that package into Pete Brock, Tim Fox, Raymond Clayborn and Horace Ivory, creating multiple long-term contributors from one outgoing quarterback.

San Diego sent star receiver John Jefferson to Green Bay in 1981 and received Aundra Thompson, a favorable first-round positioning arrangement, additional first- and second-round selections and another future second. The Chargers repeatedly reused those assets in later transactions, including the package that brought Wes Chandler. Jefferson remained productive for Green Bay, but San Diego created the broader and more durable roster-building return.

San Diego acquired veteran safety Tim Fox from New England on April 27, 1982 and received three useful seasons, including seven interceptions in 30 games with the Chargers. The Patriots turned Fox into second-rounder Robert Weathers and a 1983 third-rounder used on tackle Steve Moore. Weathers contributed 1,001 yards from scrimmage and Moore eventually started 31 games, giving New England the broader long-term return.